Storytelling Tips Worksheet

Creative writing lesson 22: Storytelling aloud · Set 685 · 40 questions

Writer's tip (Tell it, don’t just read it): Speak slowly, clearly and loudly enough for everyone. Pause before a surprise and change your voice for each character (a deep voice for a giant, a squeaky one for a mouse). Look at your listeners and use your face and hands to show feelings and actions.

1. 1.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Make the story three times too long. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Turn the pages loudly and lose your place.
2. 2.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a giggling monkey? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a sly, sneaky voice (c) a grand, royal voice
3. 3.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a sleepy old tortoise? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a grand, royal voice
4. 4.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a frightened rabbit? (a) a soft, spooky whisper (b) a shaky, scared voice (c) a quick, excited voice
5. 5.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a buzzing bee? (a) a flat, beeping voice (b) a fast, buzzing voice (c) a calm, wise voice
6. 6.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Tell the ending first and spoil the surprise. (c) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment.
7. 7.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep saying “and then, and then” every line. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
8. 8.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Smile at your listeners at the end. (c) Forget the ending and stop suddenly.
9. 9.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep your face blank, with no feelings. (b) Look at your listeners as you speak. (c) Begin with a hook that grabs attention.
10. 10.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stop every few lines to ask for water. (b) Use a slow, gentle voice for a sad moment. (c) Ask your listeners a question to involve them.
11. 11.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Keep your eyes closed while you speak. (b) Rush through the ending to finish fast. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
12. 12.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Stress the important words. (b) Mix up the order of events. (c) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door.
13. 13.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Use your hands to show actions. (c) Whisper the whole story very quietly.
14. 14.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Forget the ending and stop suddenly. (b) Change your voice for each character. (c) Chew gum while you tell the story.
15. 15.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Practise in front of a mirror. (c) Fiddle with your hair the whole time.
16. 16.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Answer your phone in the middle of the story. (b) Act out a few actions, like knocking on a door. (c) Make the story three times too long.
17. 17.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) End with a clear, strong last line. (b) Never practise before the show. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
18. 18.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a grumpy old bear? (a) a shaky, scared voice (b) a quick, excited voice (c) a gruff, grumpy voice
19. 19.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Speak slowly and clearly. (b) Let listeners join in with a fun repeated line. (c) Make the story three times too long.
20. 20.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Speak in a bored voice so it sounds dull. (c) Speak with your hand over your mouth.
21. 21.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Chew gum while you tell the story. (b) Talk over anyone who asks a question. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
22. 22.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Begin with a hook that grabs attention. (b) Wait a moment after a funny line. (c) Turn away whenever someone laughs.
23. 23.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Know the beginning, middle and end well. (b) Make the story three times too long. (c) Stop every few lines to ask for water.
24. 24.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Add sound effects like “whoosh” or “bang”. (b) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (c) Lean in when you share a secret part.
25. 25.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Wait a moment after a funny line. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Skip the middle of the story.
26. 26.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a crying baby elephant? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a grand, royal voice (c) a high, squeaky voice
27. 27.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a huge giant? (a) a deep, booming voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a quick, excited voice
28. 28.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Show a picture or a prop if it helps. (b) Rush the surprise so nobody notices it. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
29. 29.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Thank your listeners when you finish. (b) Laugh during the sad parts. (c) Giggle all through the scary parts.
30. 30.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a robot? (a) a sly, sneaky voice (b) a high, squeaky voice (c) a flat, beeping voice
31. 31.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Mutter while looking at your shoes. (b) Pause just before the big surprise. (c) Use the same flat voice all the way through.
32. 32.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stare at the ceiling instead of the audience. (b) Stand behind a table so no one can see you. (c) Pause after you ask your listeners a question.
33. 33.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Speak up clearly at the most exciting part. (b) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (c) Mutter while looking at your shoes.
34. 34.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Use the same flat voice all the way through. (b) Tell the story in your own words. (c) Keep the events in the right order.
35. 35.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a wise old owl? (a) a giggly, playful voice (b) a slow, sleepy voice (c) a calm, wise voice
36. 36.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Keep a calm, steady pace at the start. (b) Read so slowly that everyone falls asleep. (c) Use a soft voice to build suspense.
37. 37.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a friendly ghost? (a) a sad, sniffly voice (b) a flat, beeping voice (c) a soft, spooky whisper
38. 38.Which is NOT a good storytelling tip? (a) Slow down for the most important moment. (b) Start before everyone is listening. (c) Use your hands to show actions.
39. 39.You are telling a story aloud. Which voice suits a tiny mouse? (a) a high, squeaky voice (b) a sad, sniffly voice (c) a slow, sleepy voice
40. 40.Which is a good tip for telling a story aloud? (a) Stand far away from your listeners. (b) Shout every single word. (c) Show the size of the giant with your arms.

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